A million dreams for the world we’re gonna make: opening day at Stagecoach Ottawa West

A million dreams for the world we’re gonna make: opening day at Stagecoach Ottawa West

Carling Connor
Nov 5 '25
We are finally here. Over a year of thinking about it, a year within which I went from conversations with Stagecoach Head Office, to business plans, territory mapping and contracts
October reflections: growth, systems, and spooky season

October reflections: growth, systems, and spooky season

Samantha Buckley
Oct 30 '25
October has been a whirlwind in the truest sense. Just three weeks ago we opened location #6, and we’re already mapping out location #7 for early 2026
A new stage for Stagecoach

A new stage for Stagecoach

Andy Knights
Oct 16 '25
There are moments in the life of any franchise that feel like the closing of one chapter and the quiet, confident beginning of another
Milestones before curtain up

Milestones before curtain up

Carling Connor
Oct 14 '25
With September nearly behind us, two recent weekends have marked important turning points in this launch journey: the National Stagecoach Conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and our first Discovery Day in Ottawa
Drama Kids Fredericton: Starting a new chapter

Drama Kids Fredericton: Starting a new chapter

Anam Memon
Sep 15 '25
Launching Drama Kids in New Brunswick has been one of the most thrilling and meaningful steps in my journey, according to Anam Memom
Employee recognition

Employee recognition: An important key to retention

Angela Rollins
Sep 12 '25
When it comes to employee recognition, the first question many leaders ask is: how would I like to be recognized?
We’re late with this month’s entry for the best reason possible: we just opened our 5th Ghost Taco location last week

Boots on the ground, eyes on the next launch

Samantha Buckley
Sep 10 '25
We’re late with this month’s entry for the best reason possible: we just opened our 5th Ghost Taco location last week
Stepping out: Building connections in the community

Stepping out: Building connections in the community

Carling Connor
Sep 5 '25
The first few months of preparing for Stagecoach Ottawa West have been full of lists, logistics, and laptop time
the power of one

The power of “One”

Andy Knights
Aug 21 '25
If there’s one thing we’ve learned in the past few years, it’s that connection matters
Spreading the word & building the team

Spreading the word & building the team: Two pillars of a new school

Carling Connor
Aug 14 '25
There’s a bit of a ‘no man’s land’ space after training ends and your business is running. Still some distance from opening day, but busy laying the foundations
tech and AI in the QSR

Tech, tacos & turning points

Samantha Buckley
Jul 29 '25
This month feels like a pivotal one—a mix of forward-looking innovation and full-circle moments
From teacher to franchisee: My Stagecoach training journey

From teacher to franchisee: My Stagecoach training journey

Carling Connor
Jul 23 '25
This September, I’ll be opening Stagecoach Ottawa West — my first business, my first experience as a franchisee, and my first time bringing this performing arts programme to a market that has largely never heard of it.







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